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AK03 KKE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,147 mi
Last recorded67,147 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 KKE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 67,147 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 67,147 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 64,239 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 64,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed sections of plastic covered pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,853 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan /jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed sections of plastic covered pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 49,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,533 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 42,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 38,259 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,956 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,806 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,820 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 17,631 miles

ALL Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Front Tyres worn on inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Clutch "biting point" feels high.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 30 May 2006 13,824 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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AK03 KKE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 KKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK03 KKE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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